Rough Cut - Amethyst, Pink Cluster

Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewelry or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki, and other forms of healing practices or simply carrying them around with them. Classification: Quartz Location: Argentina Formation: The colour is the result of inclusions of Hematite and spectroscopic analysis indicates that this form of Quartz is closer in its absorption to Amethyst than to either Rose Quartz or Pink Quartz and can thus be described as Pink Amethyst. Chakra: Heart, Third Eye, & Crown Element: Wind Mohs Hardness Scale: 7 Zodiac: Capricorn, Cancer & Pisces Metaphysical Properties: It is said to enhance one?s feelings of love, by opening one?s heart and soul. Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewellery or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki, and other forms of healing practices or simply carrying them around with them. Chakra stones are used to activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have a natural healing frequency that can be activated to contribute to moving or balancing energy around them. No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are magnificent and great to have around whether for beauty or their healing properties.